Definition
- (noun) A person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own. “He claims to be a doctor, but he's nothing but a fast-talking phony.”
- (noun) A person who professes beliefs or opinions that they do not hold. “He's such a phony, he doesn't believe half of what he says.”
- (noun) Anything fraudulent or fake.
- (adjective) Fraudulent; fake; having a misleading appearance. “A good jeweler should be able to tell a real stone from a phony one.”
Word stats
- Phony contains 5 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 13.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Phony mean?
A person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own.
How many letters are in Phony?
Phony has 5 letters.
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